COURSE NUMBER: MBA207.1B

COURSE TITLE: Managing Business Ethics in the Global Economy

UNITS OF CREDIT:1

INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Euske

E-MAIL ADDRESS:euske@haas.berkeley.edu

CLASS WEB PAGE LOCATION (HTTP URL):

MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PREREQUISITE(S):MBA students only.

CLASS FORMAT: Lectures and case studies

REQUIRED READINGS:

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Grading will be based on two analytical papers and class participation

ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:
This class provides students with an overview and introduction to the subject of global business ethics. Through the discussion of cases that explore a wide range of ethical issues that confront managers, ranging from bribery to environmental responsibility and human rights, students will be provided with an analytical framework that will enable them to think more clearly about their ethical responsibilities as managers and the social responsibility of business.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:  Nancy Euske is a faculty member in Organizational Behavior and Business and Public Policy.  Her teaching and research interests are in organizational culture, leadership, and change.  She consults with business, non-profit, and governmental organizations.  She received her Ph.D in Business from U.C. Berkeley.